Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. Job Board
Base Crew Personnel (Road Construction)
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada .
contract . March 20, 2025
Description
Base Crew Personnel (Road Construction) – Grande Prairie
Knelsen Sand and Gravel Ltd. provides premier road construction, concrete, and precast
products and services throughout Alberta, including Cold Lake, Grande Prairie, Peace River,
High Level, La Crete, Edmonton, Red Deer, Balzac and Calgary.
Overview:
We are looking to fill Road Construction positions with our Base Crews at our Grande Prairie
location:
Base Crew Personnel
- Experienced Base Crew Finish Hoe Operator/Grader Operator.
- Experienced Base Crew Skid Steer Operator/Mini Hoe/Packer Operator.
- Base crew labourers preferably with road construction experience and able to be insured on
the company plan to drive rented vehicles. (Must be over 25 years old to drive a rental vehicle.)
Here’s what you can expect when working with us:
• Opportunity for career advancement.
• Seasonal opportunity that starts in May and runs until November.
• Competitive wages and overtime opportunities.
• LOA when working out of town
• Our hands-on approach ensures all our employees receive the proper training and
guidance needed to safely complete the job they’re hired to do.
Responsibilities:
Base Crew Finish Hoe Operator/Grader Operator
• Will operate a few types of equipment playing a crucial role in ensuring the base is
properly prepared and finished. This could involve digging trenches and filling holes for
utilities and drainage systems, moving earth and materials, fine grading, and general
surface preparation.
Base Skid Steer/Mini Hoe/Packer Operator
• Will operate a few types of equipment to ensure the project progresses smoothly and
meets quality standards. This could include, material handling, site preparation,
trenching and backfilling, excavation, precision work and compaction.
Base Crew Labourers (3 positions available)
• Supports various tasks to ensure the project runs smoothly. This can include help
prepare the site, loading and unloading materials, traffic control, manual labour, assisting
operators and will also at times may pick up supplies and drive crews to sites.
Qualifications:
General Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to travel to and from the work site (as well
as operate company vehicles).
• Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Meet all Safety requirements and policies by leading by example in maintaining a safe
work site.
• Good physical condition and stamina and able to meet the demands of the job with the
ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• As this is a safety sensitive position, pre-employment drug screening is in effect.
At Knelsen Sand & Gravel Ltd. we build opportunity! Our team—made up of remarkable
individuals with unique talents and perspectives—work together to deliver successful projects
and provide exceptional experiences for our clients and employees throughout Western and
Northern Canada.
Although we thank all applicants, only those selected for an initial interview will be contacted.